as in flooded
to cover with a flood
with the administration gulfed by so many real problems, it's absurd for the president to concern himself with this nonissue
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Videos have flooded social media platforms in the hours since the earthquakes hit Venezuela, with people both inside and outside the country using them to gauge the extent of the destruction, and check if the homes of uncontactable family members are safe.
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So the place is half-flooded, there’s barely enough money on hand to operate, and food supplies are minimal.
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Endwell Fire Department crews found the building fully engulfed, with heavy black smoke pouring from the front of the structure and flames visible at the rear.
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The woman woke up as flames spread to her hand and engulfed her belongings.
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In a world often overwhelmed by heartbreak and division, the story confirms that love has a way of continuing on.
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Knicks fans nearly overwhelmed it before the floats arrived.
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Yesterday evening, two more people drowned while trying to cool off, including a six-year-old child, bringing the number of drowning victims to at least 42 across France since June 18, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.
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There, deputies discovered that Bland had drowned her daughter Emii in a bathtub, according to an arrest report.
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The submarine measures approximately 265 feet (81 meters) in length, displaces around 3,000 tons when submerged, and can accommodate a crew of about 32 personnel, with additional capacity for special operations teams.
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
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“Gulfed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulfed. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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